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Logs three kickoff returns

Logan returned three kickoffs for 60 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Analysis: The speedster saw only one snap from scrimmage and did not record a touch on the play, but he was the only player to log any kickoff returns. Logan could eventually work his way into the backfield conversation as a change-of-pace option due to his playmaking ability, but as a recent acquisition, he's likely still firming up his recall of coach Bruce Arians' offense, which he was previously exposed to during his 2017 rookie campaign in Arizona.

Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 8:06am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Slated for Week 1 work

Logan is projected to serve as the primary kickoff returner in Sunday's regular-season opener against the 49ers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: The 2017 fifth-round pick logged 296 kickoff return yards last season for the Cardinals at a solid 24.7 yards per attempt. Logan's likeliest path to playing time to start the season will come through his special-teams role, although the North Carolina product does have a solid college track record as a pass catcher and could eventually challenge Dare Ogunbowale for work as the third running back.

Published: Tue, Sep 3 at 10:56pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Claimed by Bucs

The Buccaneers claimed Logan off waivers from the Cardinals, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Logan will be reunited with coach Bruce Arians, who overlapped with the running back for one season (2017) in Arizona. The situation is as good as any running back could hope for in terms of earning snaps, but Logan still profiles as a scatback and return specialist above all else.

Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Chopped by Cardinals

Logan was cut by the Cardinals on Saturday, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Logan survived cut-down Saturday but then lost his job Sunday after the Cardinals made a slew of waiver claims. With the 2017 fifth-round pick off the roster, D.J. Foster is left as the No. 3 running back, while Andy Isabella and Damiere Byrd are the favorites to return kickoffs.

Published: Sun, Sep 1 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Handles three kick returns Thursday

Logan recorded five carries for 15 yards and returned three kickoffs for 71 yards during Thursday's preseason defeat to the Raiders.

Analysis: The latter stat is likely the most important as it pertains to Logan landing a spot on the 53-man roster. Handling the first three kickoff returns for the Cardinals, he averaged 23.7 yards per opportunity, which would have placed him in a tie for eighth for those who qualified last season. Return duties aside, all of his rushes occurred on the Cardinals' first possession of the second half en route to a successful field goal. Such work will be difficult to come by in the regular season with…read more

Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Ramping up for Year 3

Logan is preparing to make an impact in his third season, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Analysis: Since he was selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2017 draft, Logan missed his entire rookie campaign due to a dislocated wrist and didn't make much headway last year in a woeful offense. Sitting behind David Johnson and 2018 fourth-rounder Chase Edmonds didn't help matters, but Logan even yielded his kick return duties to the latter down the stretch in 2018. If Logan is a part of the renewed offensive scheme under Kliff Kingsbury in the fall, he likely will be used as a gadget…read more

Published: Tue, Jun 18 at 11:02am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Snags four passes in loss

Logan caught all four of his targets for 18 yards and lost three yards on his only carry during Sunday's 40-14 loss to Atlanta.

Analysis: The five touches Sunday were more than Logan had recorded all season combined. The bulk of those came in the last two drives of the game with Mike Glennon connecting with him on three passes after Josh Rosen was benched for ineffectiveness. Rosen is expected to be back under center Sunday against the Rams, but don't expect wildly different results. Los Angeles may be surrendering a whopping 5.0 yards per opponent carry, but Logan seems unlikely, based on recent history, to capitalize.

Published: Tue, Dec 18 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Gets first career carry

Logan ran for five yards on a single carry during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Packers.

Analysis: Aside from being his first career carry, Sunday's rush along with Week 12's 5-yard reception marked the first time that Logan earned touches in back-to-back games. It's a small step for the second-year back, especially as he operates behind David Johnson and rookie Chase Edmonds. Given these baby steps, Logan is unlikely to be a big factor Sunday, even against a mediocre Detroit run defense.

Published: Tue, Dec 4 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Notches one catch in loss

Logan caught his only target for a 5-yard gain during Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: The catch was just the third touch Logan has had in his five games active this season, all of them catches. The Cardinals offense has been weak all season and has not showed much improvement under new offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. That leaves little for down-roster players like Logan. The Cardinals take on a relatively weak Green Bay run defense on Sunday, but Logan has yet to record a carry this season -- making it likely that, whatever touches he might receive, will likely come…read more

Published: Tue, Nov 27 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

First offensive touches Sunday

Logan caught both of his targets for 14 yards and returned three kickoffs for 89 yards during Sunday's 26-14 defeat at Kansas City.

Analysis: Heading into Week 10, Logan had been active just two times this season, playing almost exclusively on special teams. The 2017 fifth-rounder took full advantage of his three (of 73) offensive snaps Sunday, accounting for more yards from scrimmage on his first career touches on offense than primary backup running back Chase Edmonds, who took two carries for seven yards on 17 such snaps. Unfortunately for the duo, neither player is a viable option due to the presence of David Johnson.

Published: Tue, Nov 13 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com